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Muriel Anderson Supports The Foundation

Muriel Anderson through Music For Life Alliance continues her support for the James Burton Foundation with a recent donation of classroom guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. This donation was in collaboration with Bob Weil of Visual Sound. Music For Life Alliance assists music advocacy groups through awards, grants, and donations. Its goal is to help …
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U.S. Consulate General Honors James

EdinburghDana M. Linnet, Principal Officer for the U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh Scotland, honored James at the Celebrating American Heroes event with a 2011 Guitar Hero Award in recognition of his outstanding musical contributions which have significantly enriched America’s cultural heritage.

While in Edinburgh, …
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Delta Music Hall Of Fame To Induct James

Delta Music Museum

Tom Schedler, Louisiana Secretary of State, will induct James into the Delta Music Hall of Fame on Sat 10 Sep 2011.

The Delta Music Hall of Fame is part of the Delta Music Museum located in Ferriday, Louisiana, and …
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James Burton Interview at Boomerocity

James Burton

The website Boomerocity has posted an extensive interview with James. Randy Patterson highlights James’ career from the early days with Dale Hawkins, Bob Luman, the Louisiana Hayride, Ricky Nelson, Shindig, and the Wrecking Crew to Elvis and John Denver to …
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Lynard Skynyrd and ZZ Top

James recently discussed with Lynard Skynyrd and ZZ Top possible guest appearances for future Foundation benefit performances.